Ride free tonight on SamTrans

Partygoers can forsake their cars on New Year's Eve and rely on the designated driving of SamTrans, which will be offering free service on New Year's Eve.

Starting at 8 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m., SamTrans will allow passengers to ride free of charge on all bus lines. RediWheels, the San Mateo County Transit District's paratransit service provider, also will offer free rides between 8 p.m. and midnight, when the service closes.

On the day of New Year's Eve, SamTrans will operate on a regular, non-school day service. On New Year's Day, SamTrans will operate on a Sunday schedule.

For more information about fares and schedules, call SamTrans Customer Service at 1-800-660-4287 (TTY 650-508-6448), or visit www.samtrans.com.